Located in the United States?
For the standard domestic mail-in and cardscan workflow, please use our Florida Document Specialists ordering page at FloridaDocument.com .
IDHS.us is specifically designed for applicants currently outside the United States who require international intake, specialized guidance, and global delivery logistics.
Mail-In FBI CardScan and Apostille Processing
Mail-In Fingerprints → CardScan Submission → Secure Retrieval → U.S. Dept. of State Apostille
Fingerprinting is not included, and we do not schedule local appointments.
idhs.us provides a controlled, full-service pathway for obtaining a mail-in FBI Identity History Summary (IdHS). We utilize professional cardscan processing to submit your physical prints electronically through an authorized FBI channeler, ensuring secure retrieval and seamless routing for U.S. Department of State apostilles and certified translations.
Security & Federal Compliance
Your FBI background check (IdHS) contains sensitive identity data. Our process is designed to keep that data inside a controlled chain—from FD-258 fingerprint intake through secure retrieval and U.S. Dept. of State routing.
Avoiding “Unauthorized” Workarounds
International applicants are often pushed toward virtual numbers and VPNs. These shortcuts create access failures and account lockouts. Our workflow uses verified, controlled procedures—not high-risk bypass methods.
A Legitimate Path to Retrieval
When secure access controls (including 2FA) prevent retrieval from abroad, we use a verified U.S. representative workflow. This maintains a clean, consistent, and audit-ready access trail for your federal records.
Technical Card Inspection
For mail-in FD-258 cards, we perform a pre-submission intake inspection to identify common quality issues that lead to rejection. This high-touch step is designed to mitigate avoidable federal processing delays.
Encrypted Delivery: We do not use unencrypted email for sensitive results. All IdHS reports are delivered via an encrypted, 2FA-protected link. If apostille service is selected, documents are routed directly into the U.S. Department of State workflow before final delivery.
How the Process Works
A controlled process for mail-in FD-258 fingerprints and cardscan submission to obtain your FBI background check (IdHS).
Use a local police station or technician to complete your FD-258 fingerprint card. Contact us before mailing if you are unsure of the best method.
We perform a pre-submission inspection to help identify obvious issues that commonly cause rejection, mitigating avoidable federal delays.
Cards are processed via cardscan and submitted electronically through a secure, authorized FBI channeler workflow.
Results are delivered via an encrypted, 2FA-protected link. Retrieval assistance for those abroad is handled through a verified U.S. proxy workflow.
If required, we route your IdHS directly into U.S. Dept. of State apostille processing under the same controlled, secure chain of custody.
We provide digital scans prior to shipment and return originals by tracked courier. International FedEx or DHL rates are available at discounted professional rates.
International applicants may qualify for a controlled accelerated intake option that reduces shipping delays and helps prevent unusable cards from being sent across borders.
Full-Service FBI IdHS & Apostille Package
Complete processing from your mailed FD-258 fingerprint card to secure FBI IdHS delivery, including optional federal apostille and tracked return shipping.
Standard service for one applicant. Includes cardscan, secure CJIS retrieval, and tracked domestic return shipping.
- ✓ High-Resolution Cardscan: FBI-approved scanning
- ✓ Partner Channeler: Secure digital submission
- ✓ Secure Retrieval Service: Encrypted 2FA link delivery (CJIS Compliant)
- ✓ Federal Routing: U.S. Dept. of State Apostille (Optional)
- ✓ Complimentary Shipping: FedEx 2-Day U.S. Return
- ✓ Translations: Optional certified services available
Includes 2 applicants + add up to 2 additional household members (4 total).
- ✓ High-Resolution Cardscan: FBI-approved scanning
- ✓ Partner Channeler: Secure digital submission
- ✓ Secure Retrieval Service: Encrypted 2FA link delivery (CJIS Compliant)
- ✓ Federal Routing: U.S. Dept. of State Apostille (Optional)
- ✓ Complimentary Shipping: FedEx 2-Day U.S. Return
- ✓ Translations: Optional certified services available
Logistics Note: FedEx 2-Day return delivery is included for U.S. addresses. Discounted FedEx or DHL international return shipping is available and invoiced separately based on destination.
How to Submit Your FD-258 Fingerprints
Most clients start by getting fingerprints taken locally, then using our mail-in cardscan service to obtain their FBI background check (IdHS). If you’re overseas, contact us first so we can suggest the smoothest way to start.
Get Your Fingerprints Taken Locally
Have your FD-258 fingerprint card completed at a local police station, government office, or professional fingerprint technician.
- Ink prints on FD-258 are accepted
- Some technicians can print from live scan
- Bring valid photo ID
Mail Your Cards to Our U.S. Office
Send your completed FD-258 fingerprints to us. We inspect the cards, then process them through our cardscan service with an authorized FBI channeler.
- Pre-submission card inspection
- Electronic submission after review
- Secure IdHS delivery and apostille (if required)
Faster Intake Option
Some international clients may qualify for a faster intake option that reduces shipping delays and helps avoid sending poor-quality prints through international mail. We’ll tell you if this is available for your location.
- Reduces international shipping delays
- Early quality review in some cases
- Not available everywhere
Optional Card Review
If you’re unsure about your fingerprints, contact us before mailing. In many cases we can take a quick look and help you avoid sending poor-quality prints internationally.
- Helps reduce avoidable rejections
- Especially useful for overseas clients
- Simple guidance before shipping
Complete fingerprint submission instructions are emailed after your order is placed. If you need help at any step, our team is available by phone or WhatsApp.
Certified & Sworn Translation
Once your FBI Identity History Summary is apostilled, we coordinate the translation through our specialized partners for official use abroad. This ensures your documents meet the linguistic requirements of residency offices, banks, and courts worldwide.
Billing & Delivery
Translation is invoiced separately. Pricing is confirmed once your apostilled documents are ready and is based on specific language and page count.
Start Your FBI Background Check & Apostille Request
Securely mail your FD-258 fingerprints for professional cardscan processing, federal IdHS delivery, and U.S. Department of State routing.
U.S. FedEx 2-Day return is included. Discounted international return shipping via FedEx or DHL is available and invoiced separately based on destination.